If you grumble, get angry, and make pissy posts at the influx of new gym-goers over the New Year, you’re contributing to what makes the gym a toxic place. Stop acting like you don’t know it’s coming, have patience, and show some compassion. Don’t be the reason someone gives up before they start. - ThreadSky

buckharder.bsky.social • 60 days ago

If you grumble, get angry, and make pissy posts at the influx of new gym-goers over the New Year, you’re contributing to what makes the gym a toxic place. Stop acting like you don’t know it’s coming, have patience, and show some compassion. Don’t be the reason someone gives up before they start.

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southernsuitor.bsky.social•58 days ago

Remember that you were once the new gym-goer who felt discouraged, awkward and self-conscious. Remember that you once felt like everybody at the gym was judging you. And remember that you had to work last all of that anxiety, too.

southernsuitor.bsky.social•58 days ago

I was bullied by jocks in high school. I avoided the gym throughout my 20s and much of my 30s. It wasn't until I was 37 that I finally took the plunge and made a habit of it. But it took me that long to get to a place of comfort, motivation, and confidence.

southernsuitor.bsky.social•58 days ago

My body will be whatever it will be: no matter how hard I work out, I am never going to resemble the hot musclebears I adore. But I will grow in other ways.

I also had to make peace within my mind: I am studying my own form & progress. They will preen and clang the weights, but I will do the work.

lastofthetimelords.bsky.social•60 days ago

I just want my treadmill - under the AC vent that puts Fox News behind the pole. I don't care how crowded it is. Even if they only go for a month, that's more than other people do. But stay off my treadmill 😅

canonicalabstract.bsky.social•60 days ago

As long as they do their due diligence on using the machines for what they are supposed to be: FOR WORKING OUT. And not fucking off on the phone while others wait to use the machine next. So the respect can go both ways, actually. I can have patience, but none for stupidity.

sevencloud.bsky.social•60 days ago

🙈

iowaviking515.bsky.social•58 days ago

Ooh I look forward to it every year, fresh meat! I consider myself the Welcum Wagon of the gym. 🐽👅💦❤️

leatherrugger.bsky.social•60 days ago

I'll be one of those newbies. Thankfully, I've learned to quit caring what anyone else thinks if it is something to make myself better.

dcmackayxxx.bsky.social•60 days ago

100% amen! Gym a-holes is part of the reason I don’t go to one

grampafitness.bsky.social•60 days ago

SING IT! Gym-noob negativity is dumb as shit, especially when some of the same people grumbling about new folks in the gym in January will spend Feb-Dec bitching about “obesity epidemic” and “nobody wants to work for results.” STFU and be the old dog who welcomes them and excites them to return.

tallsub88.bsky.social•60 days ago

Yep. People judging, mocking, and just not minding their own business; is one of the reasons I struggle to go back each time I try.

stevebearcub.bsky.social•59 days ago

Perhaps also offer a hello and encouragement too :)
I can’t name a gym yet that is friendly and supportive.

cogbarn.bsky.social•58 days ago

I’ve only tried 3 gyms in SF but experienced the same “mean girl” vibe at each of them. I’m scrawny, and men with bigger muscles (which is all of them) look at me like I’m a leper.

radiantpathuu.bsky.social•60 days ago

Offer to help, if you can!

pdxmetro.bsky.social•59 days ago

THIS x100

fenrirdragonheart.bsky.social•60 days ago

I have observed that being welcoming of Resolutioners, does two things. 1. Calms me the fuk down when I’m waiting for a Smith Machine. 2. Occasionally encourages the person met to keep coming back (upgrading mentally to life change mode from resolutioner).

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